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Posted 10/10/2014 12:49 PM (GMT 0)
and i hate packing! we are leaving at 2:45 to the airport and i have to slog through today and get ready. i just don't like it.

lots of anxiety coming up: airplane ride with only a nicotine patch to rely on, worries about my phone not working (even though I got European plan on it), etc etc. Probably best I don't put any more of them down here, they're all silly and dwelling on them just makes it worse.

Anyway, that's how I'm doing this morning.
Posted 10/10/2014 1:04 PM (GMT 0)
I sure understand travel anxiety Rich! The good news, almost all my anticipatory anxiety is worse than the actual trip/traveling.

Where are you traveling from and to? How long is the plane ride?

The nicotine patch will help you and when you get off the plane, you can look forward to your smoke :-) (I'm not encouraging smoking people but as a smoker, I understand lol).

Take some crossword puzzles or magazines. Pack a "goody bag" of activities/snacks to occupy your time.

Best wishes and Bon voyage! We are cheering you on!

Sending love-
Lisa
Posted 10/10/2014 1:06 PM (GMT 0)
traveling to London from Houston. thanks for your support. yes i know to pack some things to occupy me, and i am hoping to sleep on the plane.

i have some things to occupy me. i will go do an errand or two.

thanks for your support.
love,
rich
Posted 10/10/2014 1:10 PM (GMT 0)
Ooh London, how cool. I've never been overseas (I live in Indiana). What's your occupation if I may ask? Have you made this trip before?

We'll be here to cheer you on from start to finish!

Lisa
Posted 10/10/2014 1:21 PM (GMT 0)
i have never been overseas either. my sister is going on business and invited me along. she is paying for the flat and using frequent flier miles for my ticket. so i am very lucky.

my occupation is a loan servicer at a mortgage company.

i'm really afraid of forgetting something in my packing. i almost forgot my meds!
Posted 10/10/2014 1:38 PM (GMT 0)
You still have time to make a list and check it off!

Meds
Passport
Nicotine patch
Underwear
Money

Etc!

A list will help your fear of forgetting something. And how nice of your sister. It sounds like a fun trip & please share details!

Sending love-
Lisa
Posted 10/10/2014 4:20 PM (GMT 0)
R.,

Bon Voyage and have a wonderful trip!! Keep postive visualization as your coping tool! Imagine a great time, with no complications or worries!!

You CAN do this.:)

I can't wait to hear about your adventure...please post when you can.

S.C.
Posted 10/10/2014 7:33 PM (GMT 0)
Wow! You have a lot of great support. Don't ya just love these guys!?!?

I've always wanted to go to London. The only place overseas I have gone is to Kuwait and Iraq.

Take this in as a unique experience and have a blast!

We will be right there with you (in spirit of course)!

God bless!

Cornell
Posted 10/10/2014 7:36 PM (GMT 0)
Cornell... (sorry to hijack this a little R.)

....are you a veteran?

If so...THANK YOU for your service!!!

S.C.
Posted 10/10/2014 8:54 PM (GMT 0)
SC

Thanks so much! Yes, I was in the United States Marine Corps. Was deployed to Iraq for 6 months.

;)
Posted 10/10/2014 10:20 PM (GMT 0)
I would give my right arm (almost) to go to London. Have a wonderful trip!!!!!!!


Bring me back lots of souvenirs. lol
Posted 10/10/2014 11:06 PM (GMT 0)
Enjoy Rich! Can't wait to hear all about it/
Posted 10/11/2014 3:28 AM (GMT 0)
Awesome Cornell!!

***Salute****

Thanks again, we owe much to you and your fellow service men and women!

S.C.
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